QGiv’s Giving USA 2023 Webinar

Michelle BibbsSenior Consultant, Alford Group

Jaron BernsteinSenior Consultant, Alford Group

Online Webinar (60 minutes)

America’s response to the COVID pandemic over the last few years and the pandemic’s coinciding economic repercussions have changed the landscape of philanthropy in America. Hosted by Qgiv, our consultants Michelle Bibbs and Jaron Bernstein presented the recently released Giving USA report looking back at giving in 2022.

Key Takeaways

Gain an understanding of the data and trends around giving in America in 2022
Learn how the information shared will impact your fundraising moving forward
Tips for how to apply this research to your organization’s strategy and approach

About Giving USA

First published in 1956, Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy is the longest running, most comprehensive report on philanthropy in the United States. It is researched and written by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. The Giving USA 2023 report was recently released by The Giving Institute. Alford Group is a longtime supporter of Giving USA and member of The Giving Institute. President and CEO Brenda B. Asare is the Chair of The Giving Institute.

Presenters

Michelle Bibbs

Senior Consultant, Alford Group

Michelle Bibbs brings 25 years of nonprofit and public sector experience, focusing on fundraising strategy and interim development leadership. Before Alford Group, she managed cultural grants for the City of Chicago and co-created a major grant initiative. Michelle is a lifelong Chicagoan who loves theater, jazz and traveling.

Jaron Bernstein

Senior Consultant, Alford Group

Jaron Bernstein brings 10 years of nonprofit experience with a focus on arts and culture, community development and human services. He helps organizations marry vision with strategy, establish key systems and processes and tell their stories effectively. Outside of work, Jaron is a long-distance runner and founded Chicago’s first Seahawks fan bar group.

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